SCHEMPP-HIRTH FLUGZEUGBAU GmbH., KIRCHHEIM/TECK
Ventus-2c
FLIGHT MANUAL
8.4 Ground handling / road transport
a) Towing/pushing
When towing the sailplane behind a car. a tail dolly should always be used
to avoid unnecessary tailplane vibration on the fittings especially in tight
turns. When pushing the aircraft by hand, it should not be pushed at its
wing tips, but as near to the fuselage as possible.
b) Hangaring
The sailplane should always be hangared or kept in well ventilated condi-
tions. If it is kept in a closed trailer, there must be adequate ventilation.
The water ballast tanks must always be left completely empty. The sail-
plane must never be subjected to loads whilst not in use, especially in the
case of high ambient temperatures.
c) Tie-down
In the case of a sailplane remaining rigged permanently, it is important that
the maintenance program includes rust prevention for the fittings on fuse-
lage, wing panels and tailplane.
Tie-down kits common in trade may be used to anchor the aircraft.
Dust covers should be regarded as essential for the sailplane.
d) Preparing for road transport
As the wing panels have a thin airfoil section, it is important that they are
properly supported. i.e. leading edge down. with support at the spar stubs
and at the outer portion in cradles of correct airfoil section. The fuselage
can rest on a broad cradle just forward of the u/c doors and on its tail
wheel (or skid). The horizontal tailplane should be kept leading edge down
in two cradles of correct airfoil section or placed horizontally on a padded
support. On no account should the tailplane be supported by its fittings in
the trailer.
November
2003
Revision --
8.4
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